Summer Global Business Development Internship

Job Description

About Tapestry:

Tapestry is a global house of brands encompassing Coach, Kate Spade New York, and Stuart Weitzman. They emphasize diversity and inclusion, believing that differences spark brilliance. The company was built on unconventional entrepreneurship and innovative solutions, and they aim to support employee ambitions and recognize their work. They are committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. More information on their commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity can be found on their “Our People” page.

Job Description: Summer Global Business Development Internship

Job Title: Summer Global Business Development Internship

Program Dates: June 3rd, 2025 – August 8th, 2025 (10 weeks)

Work Structure: Hybrid (Tuesday-Thursday in office)

Location: New York City Hudson Yards Office

Compensation: $20/hour

Benefits/Perks: Summer Fridays, product discounts, sample sales, meal stipend, and intern educational & social events.

Primary Purpose: The intern will leverage their proficiency in Global Business Development to work within Tapestry’s corporate team, specifically within the Global Business Development and Real Estate departments.

Required Skills:

• Positive, enthusiastic attitude; collaborative spirit; interest in the retail sector
• Outstanding analytical skills; keen attention to detail
• Experience using Microsoft Office (strong Excel skills required)
• Action and results-oriented, self-starter, able to deliver on projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Organized and effective multitasker; able to prioritize tasks efficiently without sacrificing quality

Preferred Skills:

• Critical thinking skills, with an ability to grasp the “bigger picture” and understand key nuances
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with team members and peers across the organization
• Focus and a strong sense of accountability over individual and team goals

Competencies (for all Tapestry employees):

• Courage: Provides direct and actionable feedback; faces problems directly.
• Creativity: Generates unique ideas; makes connections between unrelated concepts.
• Customer Focus: Meets customer expectations; uses customer information for improvements.
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Adapts to change; can act without complete information; handles risk and uncertainty.
• Drive for Results: Exceeds goals; is a top performer; bottom-line oriented.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people; builds relationships; diffuses tense situations.
• Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly; experiments to find solutions; enjoys unfamiliar tasks.

Competencies (for all Tapestry People Managers – relevant for career development considerations):

• Strategic Agility: Anticipates future consequences; has broad knowledge and perspective; creates strategies and plans.
• Developing Direct Reports and Others: Provides challenging tasks; holds development discussions; creates development plans.
• Building Effective Teams: Blends people into teams; creates strong morale; fosters open dialogue.

Application Details:

Applicants must complete both an online Tapestry application and a HireVue video interview by January 13th, 2025. Failure to complete both will result in disqualification. The video interview requires applicants to share their top three areas of interest. Final Zoom interviews will be conducted in February, and offers will be extended in mid-to-late March.